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Twin Soccer Athletes with Simultaneous ACL Tears - Which Graft Would You Chose?

Identical twins served as soccer team captains for a charter school in west Phoenix. Both suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during their junior year soccer season within a five-week period.

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  • January 26, 2024

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    Identical twins, both soccer captains, suffered ACL injuries within five weeks and underwent successful reconstruction surgeries.

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    Dr. Heather M. Menzer recommended quadriceps tendon autografts for both twins, offering robust tissue volume and optimal functional outcomes.

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    The quadriceps tendon autograft is gaining popularity due to lower failure rates and minimal donor site morbidity compared to other graft types.

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    Recovery from ACL reconstruction can take nine months to a year, with individualized rehabilitation plans guided by motion analysis technology.

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    The Motion Analysis Lab helps assess athletes' readiness for return to sports by measuring strength, agility, and symmetry in their joints.

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Twin Soccer Athletes with Simultaneous ACL Tears - Which Graft Would You Chose?

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  • January 26, 2024

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